Oakland at Texas

The Texas Rangers entered the Oakland series playing poorly, with the offense really struggling. The bats have awakened just at the right time, plating 19 runs through the first three games, and winning two of three. A win today gets the Rangers even in the loss column with Oakland. They should have success today vs. A.J. Griffin who has lost his last three starts, and has allowed 4 runs in four of his last five starts. Josh Lindblom has been much better as he has settled down over his last two starts. The Rangers have been winning within the division where they are 15-6 in their last 21. They have also turned it up a notch at home where they are 6-1 in their last seven vs. a team with a winning road record. Play on Texas.